Professional Farmer 2014
- November 27, 2013
- PlayWay S.A.
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Professional Farmer 2014" is a farming simulation game that allows players to manage their own farm. Cultivate land, raise animals, and sell products to expand and maintain your agricultural empire. The game features various machines, livestock, and crops, providing a realistic farming experience with challenging weather conditions and natural disasters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features seasons and crop growth, adding depth to the farming experience.
- Graphics are superior to previous farming simulators, providing a visually appealing environment.
- The game offers a variety of crops and equipment that operate realistically, enhancing the farming simulation.
- The game is plagued by lag and performance issues, even on high-end hardware.
- Gameplay is slow and monotonous, with tedious tasks that can become boring over time.
- Many features are poorly implemented or missing, such as animal management and a user-friendly interface.
- grinding53 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that "grinding" in Professional Farmer 2014 is often perceived as tedious and repetitive, mirroring the real-life farming experience but lacking engaging gameplay elements. Many players find the game slow-paced and filled with long, monotonous tasks, leading to boredom over time. While some appreciate the realism, others criticize it for being a less polished and less feature-rich alternative to other farming simulators, particularly Farming Simulator 2013.
“This game is good and realistic, but warning: it is very tedious and to many it may come across as boring.”
“A farming equipment driving simulator with long, long road trips, with very little actual farming happening.”
“I consider this to be just a third-rate clone of an actual farm sim... you have to imagine everything... no actual substance... only the promise of what could be.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game show a mix of opinions, with some praising the improvements over previous versions and the variety of crops, while others criticize the optimization and glitchy performance. Many users note that the graphics can be choppy and require a decent PC to run smoothly, leading to a less enjoyable experience for some. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the game's performance issues detract from the overall graphical experience.
“Graphics are superior to FS15, even at lower settings, and you have a much wider variety of crops to choose from.”
“The graphics are pretty good and on an i7/670 GTX, it hums along maxed out at 60 FPS (with Vsync).”
“Haven't run into any bugs so far and the graphics far surpass the previous games.”
“Pretty graphics though the game requires a decent PC and the physics can be quite glitchy.”
“Graphics optimization could have been better; it is not very good and is a bit glitchy.”
“Graphics are very choppy and glitchy, the game is kind of slow, some features have been added that are not in the farming simulator games but some of it just makes the game drag on and boring.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally consistent and visually appealing, with players noting its potential and enjoyable campaign progression after several hours. However, some users feel it lacks innovative features compared to its competitors and suggest improvements, such as more intuitive menu options. Overall, while it has its rough edges, the gameplay experience is solid and engaging for fans of the genre.
“The game builds up during your progress in the campaign mode after around 6 hours of gameplay; it relieved me a lot from my chores :)”
“This is by far the best looking farming simulator I have ever used; gameplay-wise it's pretty good, still a few rough edges to smooth out, but it runs quite nicely.”
“- Scenery is nice, gameplay is consistent.”
“The game has potential, but it currently doesn't match the gameplay and features of its competition.”
“I have played over 200 hours on FS2011 and 2013 and was looking forward to perhaps experiencing something fresh and different in gameplay ideas.”
“The game builds up during your progress in the campaign mode after around 6 hours of gameplay, but it still feels lacking.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that graphics performance is subpar and glitchy, even on high-end systems. Despite having low system requirements, players have experienced lag issues, suggesting that optimization could be significantly improved.
“Well optimized.”
“Graphics optimization could have been better; it is not very good and is a bit glitchy.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing while others struggle to engage with it. Overall, the comedic elements may not resonate with everyone, leading to mixed reactions.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally disliked, but there are a few well-placed tracks that can enhance the experience.
“It won't take long to despise the music, but a few well-placed OGGs can fix that.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect emphasizes the importance of following mission guidelines closely, suggesting that players should not overlook any waypoints to fully experience the narrative. This indicates that the plot may be intricately tied to mission progression, enhancing immersion and engagement.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates a commendable level of stability, distinguishing it from other titles from UIG that have been criticized for being buggy and unplayable.
“I have wasted more money on buggy, unplayable games from UIG, and this is not one of those.”
